Festuca californica 'Blue Meadow'

Also Known As

Blue Meadow Fescue Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 48"

planting zones

6a-10a

Festuca californica 'Blue Meadow' plant details

Festuca californica 'Blue Meadow' is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue foliage. In summer tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Festuca californica 'Blue Meadow'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 48 IN wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: tan blooms in summer
Uses: compact, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Festuca californica 'Blue Meadow'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10a
Sun exposure: mostly sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Cistus Nursery introduction, widespread and beautiful clumping evergreen grass native throughout the oak woodlands of California and western Oregon. This with particularly wide bicolor green and light blue leaves, inhabits a high meadow in Oregon's Siskiyous mountains. This selection, to 18 to 24 in height is happy in sun or shade and particularly happy under oh-say...Manzanitas. 4' flowering stalks mid to late season. Low water, but can take some garden watering. USDA zone 6.